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Nov 29, 2024
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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Geography Major, B.S.
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General Program Information
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program offers a major in geography. Geography is a multi-faceted discipline that embraces physical science, social science, and technology. Geographic inquiry is concerned with the spatial aspects and interrelationships within the earth’s human and physical environments. The department offers a major in geography leading to the Bachelor of Science degree. A geography major will provide a student with an appropriate preparation to enter such professional areas as: location analysis, landscape analysis, cartography, remote sensing, government service, environmental intelligence, and elementary and secondary education. Coursework in geographic techniques (airphoto and map interpretation, cartography and remote sensing) also is of significant value to persons majoring in many related disciplines. The department major concentrations are in geography and geography education 7-12. ETSU Academic Proficiency Requirements
Writing: Students must complete a minimum of four writing-intensive courses. At least two of these courses must be in the major field of study. At least two of the four courses must be at the 3000-4000 level.
Oral Communication: Students must complete a minimum of two oral communication-intensive courses. At least one of these courses must be in the major field of study.
Using Information Technology: Students must pass the information technology proficiency exam or successfully complete CSCI 1100 - Using Information Technology during their first calendar year or prior to accumulating 33 semester credits at ETSU. In addition, students must complete at least one using information technology-intensive course in the major field of study.
Transfer students may be subject to reduced number of intensives.
See ETSU Academic Proficiency Requirements for details. Geography Major
A student majoring in geography must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours in geography. TBR General Education Requirements: 41 Credit Hours
B.S. Requirements: 6 Credit Hours
Geography Major Requirements: 30 Credit Hours
Required Courses: 15 Credit Hours
Select at least (15) fifteen hours from the following:
Note:
*Satisfies TBR General Education Core Requirements. Minor Requirements: 18-27 Credit Hours
Electives: 16-25 Credit Hours
Total Hours Required for Degree: 120 Credit Hours
Additional Information
Click here to view the Suggested Course Sequence for Geography Majors.
Transfer Students
The department will approve a major program in geography only after 10 hours have been completed at the university with at least a C average. Courses in geography taken at another institution shall count toward a major or minor only if they directly parallel courses offered by this department. Teaching Program Information
Teacher Education - Students interested in pursuing a teacher education program for certification as a geography teacher in grades 7-12 are asked to see a department advisor or the professional advisor in the Office of Student Services, 321 Warf-Pickel, College of Education. Students should be aware that admission to the university does not mean that one is admitted to teacher education. Students would be advised to read the requirements for admission to teacher education in the College of Education section of the undergraduate catalog, and to seek further information from that college’s advisor about when one should apply for admission. |
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